UAP DOCS 200-208 (01)

THE UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES THE DULY ACCREDITED BONA FIDE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ARCHITECTS FOLK ARTS THEATER, CCP COMPLEX, ROXAS BLVD., PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA TELEPHONES: 551-4233,551-4329, 551-4350, 832-1120 loc. 09 FAX: 832-7850

ARCHITECT’S N A T I O N A L

C O D E

CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT UAP DOC. 200 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE UAP DOC. 201 • PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

202 • DESIGN SERVICES

203 • SPECIALIZED AND ALLIED SERVICES

204 • CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

205 • POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

206 • COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

207 • DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

208 • SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

AND METHODS OF COMPENSATION

COPYRIGHT 1979 By

The United Architects of the Philippines, Inc.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED This Document or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission from the United Architects of the Philippines, Inc. Printed copies are available for the use of all practicing Architects in the Philippines.

ARCHITECT’S NATIONAL CODE DOCUMENTS SERIES 200

200 - CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES PREFACE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE RESOLUTIONS UAP RESOLUTIONS

8 FOREWORD AND “THE VIRTUES OF AN ARCHITECT”

9 THE ARCHITECT’S CODE OF ETHICS

10 CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

11 • THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE

12 • THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENT

13 • THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR

14 • THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND AGENTS

15 • THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES

STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

201 - PRE-DESIGN SERVICES ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING FEASIBILITY STUDY, ETC. 202 - DESIGN SERVICES REGULAR SERVICES 203 - SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES INTERIORS, LANDSCAPING, ACOUSTICS, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRONICS, PLANNING

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES 16 FOREWORD

17 THE VALUE OF THE ARCHITECT

18 THE SPECTRUM OF THE ARCHITECT’S SERVICES

20 DOC. 201 - PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

22 DOC. 202 - ARCHITECT’S DESIGN SERVICES

(1) - “REGULAR SERVICES”

(2) - PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

(3) - SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM BASIC FEE

(4) - PAYMENT SCHEDULE

(5) - OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

(6) - OTHER CONDITIONS ON SERVICES

35 DOC. 203 - SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES

36 DOC. 203-a INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

37 DOC. 203-b ACOUSTIC; COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC

ENGINEERING SERVICES

39 DOC 203-c LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES

40 DOC. 203-d PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES

43 DOC. 203-e COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SERVICES


204 - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FULL-TIME SUPERVISION CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 205 - POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES BUILDING AND GROUNDS ADMINISTRATION 206 - COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES PROJECT MANAGEMENT 207 - DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES 208 - SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT AND SYSTEMS OF REMUNERATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGES 48 UAP DOC. 204: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

49 • 204-a FULL-TIME SUPERVISION

52 • 204-b CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

63 UAP DOC. 205: POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

64 UAP DOC. 206: COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

72 UAP DOC. 207: DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

74 UAP DOC. 208: SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

& METHODS OF COMPENSATION

• 208-a SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

78 • 208-b METHODS OF COMPENSATION

83 • “MAY I ALWAYS BUILD”

• UAP OBJECTIVES

PREFACE

On January 21, 1933, the first document entitled “Relation of Charges and

Rules Relative to Professional Fees” was promulgated and adopted by the Philippine Architects Society (PAS), the first architectural association organized in the Philippines. The second edition of their document was made on February 21, 1941.

After the name of the organization was changed to “Philippine Institute of

Architects” (PIA), a new Code of Ethics was published on April 7, 1946. This was amended and a fourth edition was published in 1950.

On November 25, 1960, after re-examining the Code of Ethics, a new set of

documents entitled “National Code of Architect’s Services and Fees in the Philippines” was published.

On October 23, 1965, the “Architect’s National Code” was approved by the

three organizations existing at that time, namely, the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA), the League of Philippine Architects (LPA), and the Association of Philippine Government Architects (APGA).

On January 15, 1975, the three architectural organizations were integrated

into one association called the “United Architects of the Philippines” (UAP). In the process of consolidating all the documents of the three organizations,

the UAP saw the need to review and update them in order to be more responsive to the practice of the profession in the Philippines. The first draft of the revised code was published by the UAP in October 1977.

In the continuing examination of the expanding practice of the architect, the

UAP Committee on Professional Practice which was tasked to prepare the final draft, decided to divide the Architect’s National Code into two divisions, namely:

1. Code of Ethical Conduct

- and - 2. Standards of Professional Practice

UAP DOC. 200 CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Due to the several facets of services now being undertaken by the Architect,

the Committee deemed it necessary to classify the services of the Architect and assign each classification as a section under the Standards of Professional Practice document. This will contribute to a better understanding by the Client of the scope of services and responsibilities of the Architect in each area of the Architect’s involvement. It will further facilitate easy reference for the Architect. The classification with the corresponding sections are as follows:


1. Pre-Design Services - UAP Doc. 201 2. Design Services - UAP Doc. 202 3. Specialized Allied Services - UAP Doc. 203 4. Construction Services - UAP Doc. 204 5. Post-Construction Services - UAP Doc. 205 6. Comprehensive Architectural Services - UAP Doc. 206 7. Design-Build Services - UAP Doc. 207 8. Selection of Architects and Methods of Compensation - UAP Doc. 208 9. Competition Code - UAP Doc. 209

The final form of the Architect’s National Code was approved by the UAP

National Board of Directors on July 21, 1979 and the Professional Regulation Commission through the Board of Architecture on Sept. 24, 1979 for adoption and compliance by the practicing Architects in the Philippines

COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ETHICS Chairman - Felipe M. Mendoza, FUAP Vice Chairman - Froilan L. Hong, CUAP Members - Otilio A. Arellano, FUAP - Cesar V. Canchela, FUAP - Antonio S. Dimalanta, FUAP - Cristina Fugoso, FUAP - Geronimo V. Manahan, CUAP - Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP - Rebecca V. Tobia, CUAP

BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE

Resolution No. 9-A Series of 1979

WHEREAS, under Resolution No. 79-81 dated July 21, 1979, the United Architects of the Philippines submitted a draft of the proposed Code of Ethical Conduct and the Standards for Professional Practice of Architecture with a request that the same be adopted as the National Code for Architects in the Philippines;

WHEREAS, the Professional Regulation Commission and the Board of Architecture acknowledge the urgency of adopting a national code for architects for the proper maintenance of ethical and professional standards in the practice of architecture and for the protection of life, health and property;

WHEREAS, the Board of Architecture, after a review of the draft, finds the proposed Code of Ethical Conduct, UAP Document No. 200, and the proposed Standards of Professional Practice, UAP Documents Nos. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207 and 208, which are hereto attached and made integral parts of this Resolution, to be responsive to the demands and requirements of the profession, and when implemented will achieve the desired high degree of professionalism that will redound to the best interest of the profession and the public;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Sections 2 and 8 of R.A. No. 545, as amended, the Board of Architecture hereby adopts the attached UAP Documents Nos. 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207 and 208 as the NATIONAL CODE FOR ARCHITECTS and as part of the Rules and regulations to which all practicing architects shall conform in the performance of their duties and obligations, a violation of which shall be a ground for the suspension or revocation of the certificate of registration of a practicing architect.

The attached NATIONAL CODE FOR ARCHITECTS consisting of Documents Nos. 200.1 to 200.5, 201.1 to 201.4, 202.1 to 202.6, 203.1, 203.a to 203.e, 204.a to 204.b, 205.5, 206.1 to 206.8, 207.1 to 207.3, 208.a to 208.b, inclusive, shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette.

DONE IN THE CITY OF MANILA, this 19th day of September in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Seventy Nine.

ANASTACIO R. BERNAL Chairman

Sgd. Sgd. NORBERTO M. NUKE CRESENCIO DE CASTRO Member Member

APPROVED AND PROMULGATED AS PART OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES, this 24th day of September, 1979.

Sgd. Sgd. NUMERIANO TANOPO, JR. ERIC C. NUBLA Associate Commissioner Commissioner

Resolution No. 79-18 Series of 1979

The United Architects of the Philippines

WHEREAS, there were existing standards on professional practice for Architects since 1985 adopted and in use by the members of the three architectural organizations, the Association of Philippine Government Architects (APGA), the League of Philippine Architects (LPA), and the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA), before their integration in 1975 into one national organization the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP);

WHEREAS, in the desire of the members of the UAP to make the practice of

architecture relevant to the demands of our time, our people and our government’s thrust for national development, the UAP Committee on Professional Practice prepared a new set of documents on Standards of Professional Practice and Code of Ethical Conduct embodied in the Architect’s National Code, and other standard Contract Documents;

WHEREAS, these documents were presented and distributed to the members on December 1977 and discussed and approved by the members in 1978 and 1979 during the provincial chapter and regional conferences;

WHEREAS, upon the certification of UAP as the only duly accredited bonafide professional organization for architects in the country, the Board of Architecture of the Professional Regulation Commission requested the UAP to prepare documents on Standards of Professional Practice and Code of Ethical Conduct for Architects to maintain a high standard of ethical conduct and excellence in the practice of the architectural profession;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved that the Architect’s National Code and all Standard Documents related to the professional practice of the Architect as prepared by the Committee on Professional Practice and Ethics, and approved by the UAP Board and the general membership, be submitted to the Professional Regulation Commission through the Board of Architecture for their approval.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this Resolution and the Architect’s National

Code and all Standard Documents be furnished the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through the Board of Architecture as a response to their request, and enjoining them to adopt and require these as the standard documents for use and compliance by all Architects in the Philippines. Done this 21st day of July, 1979 in Metro-Manila, Philippines. Sgd.

FELIPE M. MENDOZA, FUAP National President

Sgd. CESAR V. CANCHELA, FUAP

National Secretary

FOREWORD

Adherence to the Principles of the Architect’s National Code is an obligation of every architect and member of the United Architects of the Philippines. Any deviation therefrom shall be subject to discipline in proportion to its seriousness. The National Board of Directors of the United Architects of the Philippines and the Board of Architecture, Professional Regulation Commission, shall have the sole power of interpreting the provisions of this Code.


I shall work with this general objective - that my duty is not only to myself, but also to my Country and God.

I shall uphold the ideals and follow the norms of conduct of a noble profession and endlessly endeavor to further its just ends.

I shall humbly seek success not through the measure of solicited personal publicity, but by industrious application to my work, strive to merit a reputation for quality of service and for fair dealing.

I shall ask from all, fair remuneration for my services while expecting and asking no profits from any other source.

I shall hold the interest of my Client over and above any self-interest for financial returns.

I shall exercise my professional prerogatives always with impartiality and disinterestedness.

I shall avoid any private business investments or venture which may tend to influence my professional judgment to the detriment of the trust placed upon me.

I shall inspire by my behaviour the loyalty of my associates and subordinates and take upon me the mentorship of the aspirants to the profession. I shall confine my criticisms and praises within constructive and inspirational limits and never resort to these means to further malicious motives. I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards the goal of enlightened Art and Science, generously sharing with colleagues, friends and strangers alike the benefits of my experience and experiments.



THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE

1 STATEMENT: The Architect is engaged in a profession which carries with it civic responsibilities towards the public, whether such responsibilities are the natural outcome of good citizenship or of his professional pursuit or whether they partake of informative and educational matters or of his normal, good public relations.

1-a The Architect shall seek opportunities to be of constructive service in civic and urban affairs and to the best of his ability advance the safety, health and well-being of the people and the community as well as the promotion, restoration or preservation of the general amenities and other examples of historic and architectural heritage of the nation.

1-b The Architect shall promote the interest of his professional organization and do his full part of the work to enhance the objectives and services of the organization. He should share in the interchange of technical information and experience with the other design professions and the building industry.

1-c The Architect as a good citizen shall abide and observe the laws and regulations of the government and comply with the standards of ethical conduct and practice of the profession in the Philippines. He shall at no time act in a manner detrimental to the best interest of the profession.

1-d The Architect shall not use paid advertisement nor use self-laudatory, exaggerated or misleading, publicity. However, the presentation of factual materials, verbal or visual, of the aims, standards and progress of the profession through literature or by industrious application of his work and services which tend to dignify the professional or advance public knowledge of the Architect’s function in society may be presented through any public communication media.

1-e The Architect shall not solicit nor permit to solicit in his name, advertisements or other support towards the cost of any publication presenting his work. He should refrain from taking part in paid advertisement endorsing any materials of construction or building equipment.

1-f The Architect shall not mislead the public through advertisements, signs or printed matter citing his professional specializations unless such qualifications are well known facts or sanctioned by professional consensus and years of experience.


THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENT

2 STATEMENT: The Architect’s relation to his Client is dependent upon good faith. To insure the continued existence of such state of good relationship, the Architect’s position carries with it certain moral obligations to his Client and to himself.

2-a The Architect may introduce to a prospective Client the professional services he is able to perform provided it is limited to presentation of examples of his professional experience and does not entail the offering of free preliminary sketches or other services without the benefit of an agreement with the Client for legitimate compensation.

2-b The Architect shall acquaint or ascertain from the Client at the very inception of their business relationship, the exact nature and scope of his services and the corresponding professional charges.

2-c The Architect shall advise a Client against proceeding with any project whose practicability may be questionable due to financial, legal or arresting or exigent conditions, even if such advice may mean the loss of a prospective commission to the Architect.

2-d The Architect shall explain the conditional character of estimates other than estimates submitted in the form of actual proposals by contractors and in no case shall he guarantee any estimates or cost of the work in order to secure a commission.

2-e The Architect shall consider the needs and stipulation of his Client and the effects of his work upon the life and well-being of the public and the community as a whole, and to endeavor to meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project commensurate with the Client’s appropriation.

2-f The Architect shall charge his Client for services rendered, a professional fee commensurate with the work involved and with his professional standing and experience based upon the Basic Minimum Fee prescribed under the “Standards of Professional Practice” of the “Architect’s National Code.”

2-g The Architect shall not undertake, under a fixed contract sum agreement, the construction of any project based on plans prepared by him. He may in certain cases, undertake the construction of a project even when the plans were prepared by him provided it is undertaken in conformity with the conditions set forth under sections covering “Construction Services”, “Comprehensive Services” or “Design-Build Services” of the document on “STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.”

UAP DOC. 200

CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

2-h The Architect shall be compensated for his services solely through his professional fee charged directly to the Client. He shall not accept nor ask for any other returns in whatever form from any interested source other than the Client.

2-i The Architect shall be free in his investments and business relations outside of his profession from any financial or personal interests which tend to weaken and discredit his standing as an unprejudiced and honest adviser, free to act in his Client’s best interests. If the Architect has any business interest which will relate to, or affect the interest of his Client, he should inform his Client of such condition or situation.

2-j The Architect shall include in his agreement with the Client a clause providing for arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR

3 STATEMENT: The Contractor depends upon the Architect to safeguard fairly his interests as well as those of the Client.

3-a The Architect shall give the Contractor every reasonable aid to enable him to fully understand the contents of the Contract Documents by furnishing clear, definite and consistent information in all pertinent contract documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may involve extra costs to the Contractor.

3-b The Architect shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor to correct or remedy oversights or errors in the Contract Documents to the Contractor’s financial disadvantage.

3-c The Architect shall immediately upon his personal knowledge and inspection, reject or condemn materials, equipment or workmanship which are not in conformity with the Contract Documents in order not to cause unnecessary delay and additional expense to the Contractor.

3-d The Architect shall not, at any time or circumstance, accept free engineering services, or receive any substantial aid, gifts, commissions, or favors from any Contractor or sub-contractor which will tend to place him under any kind of moral obligation.

3-e The Architect shall upon request by the Contractor promptly inspect each phase of the work completed and if found according to the terms of the Contract Documents issue the corresponding Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of Completion, respectively, to the Contractor.

UAP DOC. 200

CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO

MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS

4 STATEMENT: An exchange of technical information between Architects and those who supply and handle building materials or equipment is necessary and therefore encouraged and commended. However;

4-a The Architect shall not avail or make use of engineering or other technical services offered by manufacturers, or suppliers of building materials or equipment which may be accompanied by an obligation detrimental to the best interest of the Client or which may adversely affect the Architect’s professional opinion.

4-b The Architect shall not at any time receive commissions, discounts, fees, gifts or favors from agents or firms handling building materials or equipment which may place him in a reciprocal frame of mind. He may however, accept market discounts which shall be credited to the Client.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES

5 STATEMENT: The Architect has moral responsibilities towards his profession, his colleagues and his subordinates.

5-a The Architect shall not render professional services without compensation except for small civic or charity projects. He shall neither offer nor provide preliminary services on a conditional basis prior to definite agreement with the Client for the commission of the project.

5-b The Architect shall not knowingly compete with other Architects on the basis of difference of professional charges, nor use donation as a device for obtaining competitive advantage except for worthy civic or religious projects. Neither shall he submit solicited or unsolicited sketches or drawings in competition with other Architects unless such competitive arrangements are conducted substantially under the terms of the UAP Architectural Competition Code.

5-c The Architect shall not under any circumstances nor through any means seek commissions already known to him as previously endowed to another Architect, whether such endowment has been definitely agreed upon or still in the process of negotiation.

5-d The Architect shall not, in any case, enter as a competitor in any Architectural Competition when he has direct relations with the formulation of the Program thereof or when he has been engaged


to act as Professional Adviser or Juror for such competition. Neither shall the Architect accept and act as professional adviser or juror in any architectural competition when he has had any information or has reviewed or assisted in the preparation of any competition design entered. Nor shall an Architect, retained as professional adviser in a competition, accept employment as an Architect for that competition project except as Consulting Architect.

5-e The Architect shall not undertake a commission for which he knows another Architect has been previously employed until he notified such other Architect of the fact in writing and has conclusively determined that the original employment has been terminated and has been duly compensated for.

5-f The Architect shall not undertake a commission for additions, rehabilitation or remodeling of any erected structure undertaken previously by another Architect without duly notifying him of the contemplated project even when the Owner is no longer the same. When the greater mass, area or design of the original structure is substantially maintained the new Architect should limit his advertisement or claim only to the extent of the work done to the structure. Architects are enjoined to preserve or restore as much as possible especially the few and remaining historic examples of our architectural heritage affecting this phase of practice.

5-g The Architect shall not knowingly injure falsely or maliciously, the professional reputation, prospects or practice of another Architect.

5-h The Architect shall refrain from associating himself with or allowing the use of his name by an enterprise of doubtful character or integrity.

5-i The Architect shall not affix his signature and seal to any plans or professional documents prepared by other persons or entities not done under his direct personal supervision.

5-j The Architect shall inspire the loyalty of his employees and subordinates by providing them with suitable working conditions, requiring them to render competent and efficient services and paying them adequate and just compensation therefor. He shall tutor and mentor the young aspirants towards the ideals, functions, duties and responsibilities of the profession.

5-k The Architect shall unselfishly give his share in the interchange of technical information and experience among his colleagues and young aspirants and do his part in fostering unity in the fellowship of the profession.

5-l He shall unselfishly give his time and effort to the advancement of the profession thru his active and personal commitment and involvement with the accredited professional organization for architects.


ARCHITECT’S NATIONAL CODE

• • •

FOREWORD

From a synthesis of the past 50 years of Architect-Client relations in the Philippines, this division of the ARCHITECTS NATIONAL CODE entitled “STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE” is adopted primarily to set a norm of practice of the profession.

The Code defines all aspects of professional service, prescribes the MINIMUM BASIC FEE

relative to each phase of service and thereby establishes the rights and obligations of both the Architect and his Client.

It stresses the principle that the Architect’s qualification which is based upon his ability,

experience and integrity on one hand, requires the full trust and sympathetic cooperation of the Client on the other. Their relationship depends upon good faith and mutual respect in order to inspire the Architect to produce his best work and a sustained devotion to his Client’s interest. For these ends, the conditions and standards prescribed in this Code should be respected and adhered to.

The National Board of Directors of the United Architects of the Philippines and the Board of

Architecture, Professional Regulation Commission, shall have the sole power of interpreting the provisions of this Code.


THE VALUE OF THE ARCHITECT

The Architect creates man’s environment through his awareness and sensitive handling of spaces that fit the scale of human experience. The resulting quality of the form-envelope manifested as a structure or building gives rise to man’s appreciation of beauty and order in his physical world. The Architects’ deliberation determine how people will be placed in relationship one to another, how whole societies will work, play, eat, sleep, recreate, travel, worship, or in short how people will live in consonance with their culture and national aspirations. His objective is to bring order to man’s environment to cause it to function properly within a structure that is safe and healthful and to impart to the whole a beauty and distinction that is appropriate to our time. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

THE SPECTRUM OF THE ARCHITECT’S SERVICES The spectrum of the Architect’s services extends over the entire range of activities that proceed from the time the idea is conceived, perfected, transformed into sets of space/ design requirements, translated into structure through design, built, used and become a permanent feature of the man-made environment. The Architect’s services consist of the necessary conferences, deliberations, discussions, evaluations, investigations, consultations, advice on matters affecting the scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all the processes of safeguarding life, health, and property which enter into the production of different levels and sophistication of man-made structures and environment. The Architect, in the process of translating abstract ideas into meaningful concrete terms, produces documents in the form of a data base report, an architectural program, a feasibility study, a market study, an appraisal report, an impact analysis report, a space-organizational set-up report, a site planning analysis and evaluation report, an operational programming report, building programming and scheduling report. A complete and detailed documentation of construction or erection drawings is prepared consisting of the architectural plans, the structural plans, the electrical plans, the plumbing/sanitary plans, the mechanical/airconditioning plans, the civil work plans, the technical specifications and the other bid documents. Aside from these, the Architect can prepare the post construction management documents, the operating manual, the maintenance manual and other forms of written and graphical documentations necessary for the effective and efficient functioning of the man-made structures and environment. An appreciation of this scope of services of the Architect will bring into focus the crucial role that the Architect assumes in the realization of abstract ideas into tangible and meaningful terms. Between abstract ideas and the physical world, stands the Architect.

STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1.1 The entire range of the Architect’s services are divided into SEVEN (7) major services as

follows :

1) Pre-Design Services 2) Design Services 3) Specialized Allied Services 4) Construction Services 5) Post Construction Services 6) Comprehensive Architectural Services 7) Design-Build Services

1.2 Each of these SEVEN (7) major services can be contracted separately to the Architect

depending upon the desire and needs of the Client. 1.3 The terms and conditions for the delivery of the SEVEN (7) major services are stipulated in

several UAP Documents as shown in the table below.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRE-DESIGN

SERVICES DESIGN

SERVICES SPECIALIZED

ALLIED SERVICES

CONSTRUC-TION

SERVICES

POST CONS- TRUCTION SERVICES

COMPRE- HENSIVE

SERVICES

DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

UAP DOC. 207

Project Management Service

UAP DOC. 206

Buildings and Grounds Administration

UAP DOC. 205

Full-Time Supervision/ Construction Management

UAP DOC. 204

Planning/Interior/Landscaping/ Acoustics, Communications and Electronic Engineering

UAP DOC. 203

Architect’s Regular Services UAP DOC. 202

Architectural Programming/Feasibility Study/Site Study

Cost Effectiveness Study/Others UAP DOC. 201


1.1 The ever-increasing client and user demands, the continuous development of new technology, and the enactment of new laws have pressured architectural firms to expand their services. While the basic services provided by the Architect have remained relatively unchanged over the years, additional services have become increasingly accepted as a part of general practice.

1.2 To stay abreast of the demands of the times, the architect-professional has expanded his traditional basic services to include pre-design services. There are many instances where the Architect is called upon by the client to perform services other than purely architectural or designing services. In most cases, the client finds it practical and expedient to engage the architect in the process of site selection, land acquisition, project promotions, and studying the financing options of the project.

1.3 There is great advantage to the client if the Architect is involved in the early stage of conceiving the project. With the Architect’s knowledge on site evaluation, construction techniques, materials and new technologies that bear on the cost of a project, the basic design parameters can be established that will assure the optimization of building needs vis-à-vis available resources and attendant constraints.

The client will, therefore, be assured of the choice of site and a financial scheme that is most appropriate for the project.

2. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

2.1 The individual Architect would have to be knowledgeable in a number of fields in addition to his basic discipline and training.

For the architect to effectively assist and serve his client in Pre-Design Services, special training will be required leading to a broad background in real estate, finance, business, taxation, human behavior, space programming and others, to supplement the architect’s skill as a researcher, space activities organizer, coordinator and manager of the various activities of professionals and tradesmen.

2.2 It would not be expected however, that the architect would actually perform services in all such fields, but rather, he would act as the agent of his client in procuring some of the necessary services that he and his staff cannot provide. It is his task to coordinate these services so that acting for his client, he can retain the degree of control and coordination of activities necessary to assure the client of a more unified result.

2.3 Briefly the Architect can render the services in the following manner:

a. Architect’s Own Staff

It is possible for individual architects working in a single firm to specialize in a variety of ways. Many individuals and firms specialize without losing the generalist approach of the whole architect or of the complete firm.

b. By Association or Consultation

Another trend is towards more consultation between architects and other firms of other disciplines under the extended terms of the Owner-Architect Agreement. PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

The several activities that fall under Pre-Design Services are as follows:

3.1 Economic Feasibility Studies

A study to determine the viability of a project such as its cost of development versus its potential return to the Owner. A detailed cost-benefit analysis can guide the client and the architect in selecting a more viable alternative plan.

3.2 Project Financing

Architects assist in the determination of requirements of lending agencies, income-expense relationship and relative demand for different building types in actual financing negotiations.

3.3 Architectural Programming

Investigating, identifying and documenting the needs of the client for use in the design of the project.

3.4 Site Selection and Analysis Assisting the client in locating sites for the proposed project and evaluating their adequacy with regards to topography, sub-surface conditions, utilities, development costs, climate, population, legal considerations and other factors.

3.5 Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies

A detailed analysis of the site to develop its potential through the proper utilization of land.

3.6 Space/Management Studies Analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational structure and functional set-up. One method is to use human behavior and transactional analysis to pinpoint linkages and interactions of spaces. The services cover space use and space character analysis, work station and space module design and a space program to serve as basis for architectural design.

3.7 Promotional Services In some cases, the project would require promotional activities in order to generate financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from the general public. The Architect, with his own staff, can accomplish many of these activities including preparation of promotional designs, drawings, brochures and the like. As the agent of the Owner, the Architect can produce and coordinate the additional activities necessary to complete the services.

In all such activities, the Architect must maintain his professional status as the agent of the Owner.

4.1 The Architect’s services for the Pre-Design Phase where creative designing is not included are often compensated for on the basis of multiple of direct personnel expense. This cost-based method of compensation is directly related to the Architect’s and his consultant’s efforts where they are compensated for every technical hour expended on the project with a multiplier to cover overhead and a reasonable profit. This method is suitable for projects in which the scope of work is indefinite, particularly for large complex projects. But other methods of compensation can be applied depending on the agreement between the Owner and the Architect or on the requirements of the project. Refer to UAP Doc. 208 -- “Selection of the Architect and Methods of Compensation.”

4.2 Progress payment of services shall be made based on the accomplishments of the work of the Architect.

PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

1.1 The Architect, in regular practice, normally acts as his client’s or the Owner’s adviser. He translates the Owner’s needs and requirements to spaces and forms in the best manner of professional service he can render.

1.2 The Architect’s work starts at the very

inception of the project when the Owner outlines his requirements to him. It ranges through his study and analysis of the various aspects of the project, goes through the preparation of the necessary instruments of service and through the multitude of construction problems and does not terminate until the project is completed.

1.3 In effect, the Architect renders services

whose sequence come in four phases as follows:

a. Schematic Design Phase b. Design Development Phase c. Contract Documents Phase and d. Construction Phase.

1.4 Schematic Design Phase

a. Consults with the Owner to ascertain the requirements of the project and confirms such requirements with him.

b. Prepares schematic design studies

leading to a recommended solution including a general description of the project for approval by the Owner.

c. Submits to the Owner a Statement of

Probable Project Construction Cost based on current cost parameters.

UAP DOC. 202 DESIGN SERVICES



UAP DOC. 202

DESIGN SERVICES

UAP DOC. 202

DESIGN SERVICES











UAP DOC. 203-a DESIGN SERVICES

UAP DOC. 203-d PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES

UAP DOC. 203-d PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES

UAP DOC. 203-e COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SERVICES

UAP DOC. 203-e PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES

THE UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES THE DULY ACCREDITED BONAFIDE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR ARCHITECTS FOLK ARTS THEATRE, CCP COMPLEX, ROXAS BLVD., PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA TELEPHONES: 8327850, 551-4233,552-4329, 551-4350, 832-1120 loc. 09 TELEFAX: 832-3711

ARCHITECT’S N A T I O N A L

C O D E


204 • CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

205 • POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

206 • COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

207 • DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

208 • SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

AND METHODS OF COMPENSATION

UAP DOC. 204-a FULL-TIME SUPERVISION

UAP DOC. 204-a FULL-TIME SUPERVISION UAP DOC. 204-a

FULL-TIME SUPERVISION

UAP DOC. 204-b CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT



MATRIX OF FUNCTIONS THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM 1. The Owner who orders for the implementation of a project; 2. The Architect and his Engineer-Consultants who render design services and limited inspection work; 3. The Contractor who performs the construction work; and 4. The individual or group of individuals called Clerk-of-Works, Resident Inspector or Works Engineer who

is hired by the Owner to do full-time inspection work. He assists in the Construction Phase of the project and is responsible to the Architect on technical matters. 5. The individual or firm called the Construction Manager who assists on the supervision and delivery of the

work. The Construction Manager may have a group of full-time inspectors in his staff or hire the necessary inspectors for the owner. The functions of the full-time inspectors are therefore included under the responsibility of the Construction Manager in this matrix.

FUNCTIONS

A. PRE-DESIGN PHASE

A-1 Selection of prime professional Architect or Engineer

•

A-2 Selection of Consultants • • •

A-3 Site Selection and Evaluation * • •

a. Utilities • • *Owner might

b. Transportation • • have acquired

c. Cost • • site already.

d. Land-Use • •

A-4 Feasibility Study a. Technical (definitive drawings and specifications)

• •

b. Socio-Economic •

c. Marketing •

d. Financial •


FUNCTIONS

e. Budgetary Estimate • •

f. Programming & Scheduling

• •

A-5 Topographic Survey • •

A-6 Soil Investigation •

A-7 Environmental Impact Study •

A-8 Design, Criteria, Applicable Codes & Regulations

• •

A-9 Clearances

a. Human Settlements •

b. Subdivision Regulation Entity

•

c. National Pollution Control Commission

•

d. National Housing Authority • •

e. Building Official • •

A-10 Space & Functional •

Relationships B. DESIGN PHASE (Preparation of Contract Documents)

B-1 Preliminary Design • •

a. Outline Specifications • •

b. Preliminary Estimate • • •

c. Presentation Drawings & Models

• •

B-2 Construction Documents

a. Working Drawings • •

b. Specifications • •

c. General Conditions •


FUNCTIONS

B-3 Procurement Specifications • • •

B-4 Bill of Materials •

B-5 Cost Estimates * *

• * Based on certain

B-6 Approval of Contract Documents • parameters to serve

B-7 Authentication of Contract Documents (plans and specifications)

• • • only as guide on

bidding

C. BIDDING OR NEGOTIATION PHASE

C-1 Selection of Const. Manager • * *

*Recommendatory

C-2 Selection of Gen. Contractor • • •

C-3 Selection of Specialty Trade Contractors

• • • • •

C-4 Selection of Bids & Awards Committee

•

C-5 Preparation of Bid Documents • •

C-6 Distribution of Bid Documents • • •

•

C-7 Advertising •

•

C-8 Evaluation • • •

C-9 Awards of Contracts •

D. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

D-1 Selection of Full-Time Inspectors

• * *

• *Recommendatory

D-2 Full-Time Inspection • •

D-3 Part-Time Inspection • •

D-4 Secure Building Permits & Licenses

• • •


FUNCTIONS

D-5 Payment of Building Permits & Licenses

• •

D-6 Provision of Temporary Filed Offices, & Utilities

•

D-7 Pert CPM

a. Preparation •

b. Review • •

c. Approval •

•

D-8 Keeping of Field Records for the Owner

a. Time Records • •

b. Materials & Equipment • •

c. Progress Reports • •

d. Change Orders • •

e. Payments • •

f. As-Built Information • •

g. Shop Drawings • •

h. Filed Logbook • •

i. Contract Documents • •

j. Test Results • •

k. Minutes of Meeting & Correspondences

• •

D-9 Request for Change Orders • • • •

D-10 Issuance of Change Orders • •

D-11 Evaluation of Change Orders • • • • •

D-12 Approval of Change Orders •

•


FUNCTIONS

D-13 Progress Payments

a. Billing •

b. Verification of Billing • •

c. Certificate of Payment • • •

d. Payment •

D-14 Interpretation of Drawings, Specifications and Other Contract Documents

• • • •

D-15 Resolution of Conflict on Technical Matters Relative to Drawings, Specifications & Other Contract Documents

• •

D-16 Assist in Solving Construction Problems Caused by Unforeseen Contingencies & Exigencies

• • • •

D-17 Preparation of Shop Drawings •

D-18 Approval of Shop Drawings • •

D-19 Quality Control

a. Testing and Sampling of Materials at Site or Factory

• • •

b. Inspection of Structural System

• • •

c. Inspection of Mechanical System

• • •

d. Inspection of Electrical System • • •

e. Inspection of Sanitary/ Plumbing System

• • •

f. Inspection of Architectural Works & Finishes

• • •

g. Inspection of Civil Works • •

h. Overall Field Coordination • •


FUNCTIONS

D-20 Approval of Samples of Finishing Materials

•

D-21 Coordination of Works of Various Contractors & Specialty Trade Contractors

• •

D-22 Adherence to Approved Schedule

a. Equipment • •

b. Labor • •

c. Material/Deliveries • •

D-23 Cost Control

a. Cash Flow • •

b. Purchasing of Materials/ Equipment/Services

• •

c. Value-Engineering • •

d. Cost Records • •

D-24 Safety Measures

a. Preparation of Requirements • • •

b. Implementations •

c. Inspection • •

D-25 Testing of Systems

a. Sanitary/Plumbing • • • •

b. Electrical • • • •

c. Mechanical & Other Equipment

• • • •

d. Other Auxiliary Systems • • • •

D-26 Substantial Completion

a. Inspection • • • •

b. Preparation of Check, List of Uncompleted Work and/or Defective Work

• •


FUNCTIONS

D-27 Completion

a. Preparation of Request for Final Inspection

•

b. Certification from Government Agencies

•

- Certificate of Occupancy • • •

- Certificate of Final Inspection of Electrical, Sanitary and Mechanical

•

c. Certificate of Complete Payment of Contractor’s Labor, Materials and Equipment

•

d. Preparation of As-Built Drawings •

e. Verification of As-Built Drawings •

f. Issuance of Operating Manuals

•

g. Main Utility Connection •

h. Filing of report and Guarantee Bond

•

i. Certificate of Final Payment

- Verification of Billing • •

- Issuance of Certificate • • •

- Acceptance • •

- Payment •

E. POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

E-1 Maintenance •

E-2 Issuance of Maintenance Guidelines & Operating Instructions

•


FUNCTIONS

E-3 Correction Measures on Deficiencies

•

E-4 Start-Up of Plant Equipment & Correction Adjustment

•

E-5 Final Report • •

LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY OF THE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORY GROUP AND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 1. He shall not enter into the field of responsibility of the contractors’ project superintendent. 2. He shall not make decisions on matters that are the sole responsibility of the Architect and/or

Design Engineer.


UAP DOC. 205 POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

UAP DOC. 206 COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

UAP DOC. 206 COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN


UAP DOC. 206COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

UAP DOC. 206 COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES UAP DOC. 206

COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES


UAP DOC. 207 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

UAP DOC. 207 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

UAP DOC. 208-a

SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

UAP DOC. 208-a

SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

UAP DOC 208-a SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

UAP DOC. 208-a SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

UAP DOC. 208-b METHODS OF COMPENSATION UAP 208-b

METHODS OF COMPENSATION

N1,N2,N3

AN1+ CN2 + TN3

UAP DOC. 208-b METHODS OF COMPENSATION

UAP DOC. 208-b METHODS OF COMPENSATION

THE UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

OBJECTIVES: • TO UNITE ALL REGISTERED ARCHITECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES. • TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF

ETHICAL CONDUCT AND EXCELLENCE IN THE PRACTICE AND SERVICE OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION.

• TO UPLIFT THE STANDARDS OF ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION,

CONDUCT RESEARCHES, ACCUMULATE AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AND IDEAS IN ARCHITECTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, ECOLOGY, TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS.

• TO COOPERATE AND COORDINATE WITH OTHER ALLIED

PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND INDUSTRY. • TO PARTICIPATE IN MATTERS CONCERNING NATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY. • TO COOPERATE AND COORDINATE WITH INTERNATIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND OTHER FIELDS OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; AND

• TO RENDER ANY LAWFUL AND APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE TO ANY

OF ITS MEMBERS. • HOPING TO FIND IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THESE AIMS ITS MODEST

CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THE MAKING OF A BETTER AND HAPPIER WORLD TO LIVE IN.
